Which investments types can be held in which accounts?
Our at-a-glance summary
Which types of investments can be held in which accounts?
The table shows which types of different investments can be traded in which type of account.
| Investment type: | Dealing account | Shares ISA | SIPP Dealing account | CTF - Self-Select | CTF - Stakeholder | CFD/Spread Betting account |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK equities |  |
|
|
|
 |
|
| International equities | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs) | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Authorised Unit Trusts & OEICs | |
|
|
|
Legal&General UK Index Trust only | |
| Investment Trusts | |
apart from a few exceptions | |
apart form a few exceptions | |
|
| UK Gilts & Bonds | |
if 5 years or more to maturity when purchased | |
if 5 years or more to maturity when purchased | |
|
| International Gilts & Bonds | |
if 5 years or more to maturity when purchased | |
if 5 years or more to maturity when purchased | |
|
| Traditional Warrants | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Covered Warrants | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Structured Products | |
except for a few specific investments and subject to having a minimum of 5 years to maturity when purchased | |
except for a few specific investments and subject to having a minimum of 5 years to maturity when purchased. | |
|
| CFDs / Spread Bets | |
|
|
|
|
|
Compare investment risk for each investment type >
Which investment types are traded when, and ways to trade them >
© 2010 Selftrade. All rights reserved. Powered by Boursorama
Selftrade is a trading name and Selftrade® a registered trademark of Talos Securities Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Register number 208271) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange and PLUS Markets. Talos Securities Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales (Registration No. 4196325, Registered Address: Boatman's House, 2 Selsdon Way, London E14 9LA).
Data Sources: include Bondscape, Dow Jones, Factset, FTSE, Morningstar. Conditions may apply.
